Dr. Madelyn Kissock

Associate Professor

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Biography

Madelyn Kissock is an Associate Professor in the Department of Classics, Modern Languages, and Linguistics at Concordia University. Her current research primarily focuses on syntax and the Telugu language, which is a Dravidian language spoken in South India. She is part of a larger project that investigates the relationship between syntax and phonology in Telugu. Her doctoral dissertation included an in-depth analysis of Telugu reflexive-middle verbs and contributed significantly to the understanding of this language's unique syntactic properties. Additionally, she has worked on the phonological aspects of Rotuman, exploring theoretical perspectives on phonological acquisition.

Research Interests

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.